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The Intersection of Design & MotherhoodSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:59:13 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1By: insurswebsite.comhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-862218
insurswebsite.comFri, 07 Mar 2014 13:37:15 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-862218I’m not worthy to be in the same forum. ROTFL
]]>By: Kelly @ Studio DIYhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373953
Kelly @ Studio DIYWed, 22 Aug 2012 02:51:26 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373953Ah! I suppose if I was in Paris and had the option of a cupcake or other French pastry, I’d probably forgo the cupcake too! =) As far as cupcakes in NYC, Baked by Melissa are my personal favorite (and I see they’re a few others too!). Since they’re bite sized, you can sample a whole bunch of flavors. Important in making up for lost cupcake-eating time!!
]]>By: kateGhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373911
kateGTue, 21 Aug 2012 17:09:34 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373911Get an unlimited metro pass, choose a few good restos (the momos are good, avoid the tourist traps and anything you can get at home) and then plan away.

Plan one extravagant night (the opera, a fancy dinner, a rooftop bar etc), avoid those horse drawn carriages (animal cruelty issues) and the pedicabs (way way over priced).

]]>By: Crystalhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373894
CrystalTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:34:38 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373894I recently visited NY for the first time and we ate quite a few cupcakes! I would skip Magnolia Bakery, but definitely try Crumbs! I would also highly recommend Sugar Sweet Sunshine for a classic cupcake. It’s a small shop just a few blocks from Katz deli. A perfect dessert after a classic NYC lunch!
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AmyTue, 21 Aug 2012 01:45:46 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373870The Museum of Natural History is magical, but so is strolling around the West Village. Harlem history is interesting and no one has mentioned that yet. I think she should spend a day in Central Park.
]]>By: Dianahttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373869
DianaTue, 21 Aug 2012 01:39:06 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373869How did I never know Cupcakes are an American thing?
]]>By: Jeannehttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373868
JeanneTue, 21 Aug 2012 01:10:47 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373868Lincoln park outdoor concerts: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/SummerConcertSeries/
Dim sum in chinatown at Jing Fong.
Staten Island Ferry
MOMA
Rockefeller Center
The Plaza
]]>By: darcihttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373863
darciMon, 20 Aug 2012 23:17:48 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373863Here’s my 2cents. Baked by Melissa are cute and fun. Crumbs used to be my favorite. They are big. My favorite now is def Sprinkles and I really don’t like cupcake cafe, magnolia is just ok.
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janeannechovyMon, 20 Aug 2012 21:51:05 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373854Shakespeare in the Park! Into the Woods plays through September 1. Write about it, and I will die of jealousy. :) Also, the Empire State Building, and Ellis Island.

That picture in your post could never be re-created, now that smoking has been banned.

]]>By: Karina Hotardhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373852
Karina HotardMon, 20 Aug 2012 21:02:11 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373852chinese food near times square, statue of liberty (of course), central park….
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JodyMon, 20 Aug 2012 19:56:59 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373846Broadway, walk the BK bridge, pizza…..CUPCAKES! ;)
]]>By: Kelly Harphttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373840
Kelly HarpMon, 20 Aug 2012 19:07:56 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373840ABC Home – i loooooove that store!
]]>By: elitahttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373839
elitaMon, 20 Aug 2012 18:56:13 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373839hooray! and, a preemptive welcome to NYC! enjoy the week. and remember, magnolia is ONLY for banana pudding. :]
]]>By: CMNhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373837
CMNMon, 20 Aug 2012 18:00:44 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373837I would definitely say The Met, MOMA, Kate’s Paperie, and Fish’s Eddy. Times Square after 11:00 pm — definitely!
A carriage ride in Central Park — so quintessentially NYC!
The 9/11 Ground Zero Monument — amazing and moving and lovely
]]>By: Summerhttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373835
SummerMon, 20 Aug 2012 17:38:28 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373835Great tips! Thanks, Maggie!
]]>By: katharinehttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373833
katharineMon, 20 Aug 2012 17:12:02 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373833she needs to get on the water- the Staten Island ferry has a great view of the Statue of Liberty. My husband and I did the Circle Line boat that goes around Manhattan and loved it. I remember it from doing it as a child and it is still fun and gives you a great sense of the geography of NYC.
]]>By: Vandegeehttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373828
VandegeeMon, 20 Aug 2012 16:30:47 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373828Lower east side tenement museum!
]]>By: Stephaniehttp://www.designmom.com/2012/08/new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-373825
StephanieMon, 20 Aug 2012 15:59:50 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373825I remember my first trip to NYC when I was a teenager and 23 years later it still captivates me. I guess this idea is a bit “touristy” but Times Square at night is exhilarating!!
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MaggieMon, 20 Aug 2012 15:29:45 +0000http://www.designmom.com/?p=21709#comment-373823Perhaps you could plan her itinerary around trying different cupcakes all around the city? Since cupcakes have been very trendy for a few years, all these shops have multiple locations, so you can visit whatever happens to be near her other destinations.

Magnolia: the SATC classic, but a bit over-hyped if you ask me! (Locations: West Village (original), Rock Center, UWS, Bloomie’s)
Butter Lane: VERY buttery! Located in the East Village
Crumbs: 19 locations all over Manhattan, lots of flavors
Baked By Melissa: my very favorite, these are moist, bite-size cupcakes, so you can taste all their fun flavors; 9 locations now open, but the original is in Soho, and it’s just a cute walk up window
Billy’s: tasty cupcakes, but the banana pudding is THE BEST! (Locations: Chelsea, Nolita, Tribeca)
Chelsea Market: well, this is a location, rather than an bakery, but there are several bakeries here (in addition to some healthier fare!), and it’s definitely worth a stop before strolling the Highline. Nothing better than sitting in the park with a sweet treat.